Bodies of three divers recovered

Paria Fuel Trading has announced that the bodies of three of the four divers who were sucked into a 36-inch crude oil pipeline on Friday have been recovered. Recovery efforts continue for the fourth.

Paria said the bodies were found at 5.55 pm and the families of the men were notified at 6 pm.

“Paria Trading Company Ltd (Paria) joins the families in mourning their loss and is continuing to provide support and counselling as they deal with this profound loss.”

Also expressing condolences to the families was the Prime Minister, who said he wanted to assure them that nothing will stand in the way of determining how the tragedy occurred.

“Even as we prayed and hoped for a miracle, it was not to be. In this period of great loss and deep trauma for all the families and the national community, I extend sincerest condolences to all their loved ones.

“I also want to commit to them that all that has to be done by Paria and its associates in this matter will be professionally executed starting with the already announced independent investigation involving the best professional and technical expertise available to the country.”